The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 129

Dr. Halloway frowns, deeply offended by the accusation. "Ms. Dennis, that is an incredibly bold claim. We have run a comprehensive panel, and there are absolutely no traces of poison in her system."

Jade, who had been holding her breath in sheer panic, exhales silently. She executed the plan flawlessly. There is no way this idiot could uncover the truth. And even if they knew it was poison, Tara would never be able to trace it back to her.

Emboldened, Jade seizes the opening. "Sister, are you completely insane? The doctor just confirmed it wasn't poison, yet you're deliberately causing a panic just to get attention!"

Tara scoffs, locking her piercing gaze onto the physician. "Your standard lab panels are practically useless against this. The toxin is hidden deep within her organs. Let me ask you this: did your tests scan for rare botanical extracts? Did you even bother to investigate her daily diet or check her living environment for contaminants?"

Dr. Halloway bristles defensively. "I am a medical professional, not a homicide detective. I rely on empirical data, and the data shows zero evidence of poisoning." He thinks Tara is utterly absurd, nothing like the sweet, reasonable Jade. Does this arrogant girl think she's starring in a crime thriller?

Tara crosses her arms, her voice laced with lethal certainty. "Your ignorance is going to kill her. Standard blood work will never detect this." She knows exactly what this is, and it certainly isn't a common local poison.

A jolt of panic strikes Jade's heart, but she quickly forces an incredulous smile. "Are you just inventing wild conspiracy theories because you're embarrassed you were wrong? Who on earth would poison Grandma?"

"Exactly. An actual doctor couldn't find a thing, but we're supposed to believe your magical pulse check?" Alec sneers, firmly backing Jade.

Tara chuckles darkly, her eyes shifting to Jade. "I think the person who did it knows exactly who they are."

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